SchoolScoresNova Primary Academy
Academy · Primary, ages 4 to 11 · Mixed
Part of KEYS ACADEMIES TRUST
South Bretton, Peterborough, PE3 9XJ
01733 262696 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
At the inspection that started on 26 November 2024, Ofsted graded each area separately. It stopped giving an overall grade in September 2024.
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
50 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025.
Peterborough comparisons use the 47 of its 83 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 36 have no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | Peterborough | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school Joint 12th highest of 47 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Peterborough. Higher than 54% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 96% | 92% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 9th highest of 47 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Peterborough. Higher than 68% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 98% | 92% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved Joint 19th highest of 47 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Peterborough. Higher than 52% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 92% | 86% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 20 parents whose child had been bullied 12th highest of 35 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Peterborough. Higher than 62% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 60% | 54% | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 35 parents who had raised a concern 13th highest of 46 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Peterborough. Higher than 68% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 89% | 79% | 76% |
| My child with SEND gets the support they needOf 15 parents of children with SEND Joint 3rd highest of 10 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Peterborough. Higher than 63% of 2,087 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 80% | 71% | 68% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 17th highest of 47 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Peterborough. Higher than 52% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 92%said yes | 86% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 14%). Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. Peterborough figures pool parents at the Peterborough schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. This survey used Ofsted's previous Parent View questions, which changed in November 2025. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
60 pupils in this year group.
70% — 9 points above the Peterborough average, and 8 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Peterborough | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 70% | 61% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 3% | 5% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 75% | 72% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 80% | 71% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 77% | 73% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 103 | 104 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 104 | 104 | 105 |
Source: DfE key stage 2 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Peterborough. The national closing date for primary applications is 15 January, and offers are sent on 16 April.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were about one first-choice application for every place.
| Places offered | 37 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 35 |
| Of those, offered a place | 35 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 68 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 0.9 · 2025: 1.0 · 2026: 0.9
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
Pupils, staff and SEND
Specialist SEND provision: this school has resourced provision with 12 places for hearing impairment. These places are usually allocated through the council's SEND team.
| Pupils | This school | Peterborough | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 12th highest of 82 state primary schools in Peterborough. Higher than 85% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 44.3% | 31.2%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan Joint 6th highest of 82 state primary schools in Peterborough. Higher than 91% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 6.9% | 3.7%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support Joint 33rd highest of 82 state primary schools in Peterborough. Higher than 53% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 14.7% | 14.7%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 25th highest of 82 state primary schools in Peterborough. Higher than 87% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 44.0% | 41.8%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 74th lowest of 82 state primary schools in Peterborough. Lower than 18% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 6.4% | 5.2%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 75th lowest of 82 state primary schools in Peterborough. Lower than 16% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 19.1% | 13.5%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 69th lowest of 82 state primary schools in Peterborough. Lower than 7% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 8.6 | 4.9 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 68th lowest of 82 state primary schools in Peterborough. Lower than 9% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 3.0% | 1.9% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded1 pupil | 0.28% | 0.04% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 76th highest of 82 state primary schools in Peterborough. Higher than 12% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 16.2 | 20.3 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 68th highest of 82 state primary schools in Peterborough. Higher than 16% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 8.6 | 9.7 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 28th highest of 79 state primary schools in Peterborough. Higher than 61% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 16.0% | 14.4%* | 14.4%* |
Comparisons are with primary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
SEND provision: Get Information about Schools (DfE).
Nearby primary schools
- Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School 0.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013, before conversion), confirmed 2024 · 57% met expected standard (KS2)
- Thorpe Primary Academy 0.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 63% met expected standard (KS2)
- Longthorpe Primary Academy 0.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 64% met expected standard (KS2)
- Highlees Primary School 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2018), confirmed 2024 · 67% met expected standard (KS2)
- Eyrescroft Primary School 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 60% met expected standard (KS2)
- Ravensthorpe Primary Academy 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Requires improvement (2024) · 57% met expected standard (KS2)
- West Town Primary Academy 1.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2017), confirmed 2022 · 58% met expected standard (KS2)
- Lime Academy Watergall 1.3 miles · Ofsted: Requires improvement (2024) · 59% met expected standard (KS2)
- Gladstone Primary Academy 1.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 44% met expected standard (KS2)
- Nene Valley Primary School 1.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2011, before conversion), confirmed 2023 · 76% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Nova Primary Academy's Ofsted rating?
At its inspection in 26 November 2024, Ofsted graded each area separately; it stopped giving an overall grade in September 2024.
How did Nova Primary Academy do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 70% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 8 points above the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Nova Primary Academy?
92% of the 50 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025 said they would recommend Nova Primary Academy to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Nova Primary Academy oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 35 families put Nova Primary Academy as their first choice for 37 places: about one first-choice application for every place. 35 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 145739.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 3 September 2024 to 1 September 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.